Fact: well-maintained fingernails implies a level of maturity, an eye for detail, and a dislike of foraging in mud.

Enjoy an off-the-grid holiday at this owl-shaped cabin nestled in the woodlands of Bordeaux, France.

A street artist has painted a bright array of skulls and polka dots on the façade of an abandoned French château.

French label Heinui has got a brand new range of duds out, and they’re pretty darn swish.

Welcome to the wonderfully strange world of French shutterbug Estelle Hanania.

This online vintage store specialises in 1960s French fabrics and linen – ooh là là, indeed.

From a little studio in Paris, a clever lady handcrafts this architecturally inspired jewellery.

This online vintage store based in France specialises in curious knick knacks from yesteryear.

These cheeky (and very nicely made) ceramics from France are a bit splendid to look at.

We’re going to hazard a guess that this vintage store is one of the only places where you can buy a strawberry-shaped ice cube tray.